Vesi Unikko throw, 140 x 180 cm, spring yellow - ecru

Marimekko’s Vesi Unikko throw pairs Maija Isola’s iconic poppies with simple stripes typical of the Finnish design house. The print was created in collaboration with Isola’s family to celebrate the Unikko pattern's 60th anniversary. 

All fans of Finnish design surely recognise Unikko, but have you ever heard the story behind the pattern? Maija Isola created it in 1964 after Armi Ratia, the founder of Marimekko, had publicly announced that no floral fabrics would be printed at the design house. Isola did not accept these rules and restrictions without a fight and, in protest, ended up designing an entire collection of bold floral patterns. One of these designs was Unikko – which quickly became a favourite of Ratia, too. Today, Unikko is one of Marimekko's best-known and most beloved patterns worldwide.

The Vesi Unikko blanket is made from jacquard-woven wool, and its pattern is repeated on the opposite side in reverse colours. The blanket also has a special label to mark the anniversary.

Maija Isola

Emma Isola

Marimekko, founded by the revolutionary grand lady of Finnish design Armi Ratia in 1951, is an iconic Finnish design company creating high quality apparel, textiles and home accessories. Today, Marimekko's fabrics and other products decorate countless homes in Finland and abroad.